Re: The Greyhound Industry
Reply #31 –
I know a couple of Greyhound owners and they think this issue will just go away.
P1ssing into the wind LR!
The greyhound industry has got up the noses of three state governments; two are new and want to make their mark, the other is about to go to an election. I suspect that there are more votes among those who are opposed to animal cruelty than among those who want the dishlickers left to look after themselves. Government action to stop animal cruelty is inevitable.
As long as there is a greyhound industry, there will be owners and trainers who will attempt to get their dogs to run faster by allowing them to maul defenceless creatures. It's going to get a lot harder for them to get away with their senseless cruelty.
I agree all Governments will do something to deal with this.
The industry wont be fforced to shut though. Too many billions at stake.... including to rural and regional areas
I think you're right - no government has mentioned shutting the industry down. I imagine a few public servants will be burning the midnight oil while they come up with an acceptable program to reform the industry.
The NSW Govt has already sacked the board and CEO of Greyhound Racing NSW. Interestingly, the NSW Govt has a current inquiry into greyhound racing. I wonder if it will continue and, if so, with changed terms of reference.
Victoria's response a little weak; an inquiry by the chief vet and an inquiry by the bloke who should have been all over the issue